Question

    If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’, and ‘÷’ means ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

    72 × 6 + 12 − 4 ÷ 8 = ?

    A 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 82 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 76 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 84 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given conditions: ‘+’ means ‘×’ ‘−’ means ‘÷’ ‘×’ means ‘+’ ‘÷’ means ‘−’ Transforming the expression: Given equation: 72 × 6 + 12 − 4 ÷ 8 = ? After replacing the symbols based on the given conditions: = 72 + 6 × 12 ÷ 4 − 8 = 72 + 72 ÷ 4 − 8 = 72 + 18 − 8 = 90 − 8 = 82 Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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